TJSWCD Tag

The credits and incentive program is a great opportunity for not only commercial land owners and developers, but for residential home owners and non-profit property owners to reduce their stormwater utility fee. The best part is: improvements made, which are eligible for a credit or incentive, are environmentally the right thing to do-helping to protect the Chesapeake Bay and the waterways from Charlottesville to the Bay. City staff are committed to working with property owners to inform and assist. Teaming with the Thomas Jefferson Soil and Water Conservation District staff will broaden the outreach.
To read more about the City's recent luncheon presentation to a group representing the James River Green Building Council (JRGBC) please follow the link below:
http://www.cvilletomorrow.org/news/article/15973-stormwater-utility-fee/
How do you feel the CIty is doing communicating to it's citizens and collaborating with all stakeholder groups?...

Recently, the Thomas Jefferson Soil and Water Conservation District hosted a rain barrel workshop where local residents learned more about the benfits of rainwater harvesting not only towards rainwater/water conservation, but also how rain barrels can help homeowners to reduce their stormwater impact. Nicola McGoff with the TJSWCD discussed the environmental benefits (of rain barrels) like saving energy and reducing stormwater runoff, which in turn reduces the amount of sediments, bacteria and chemicals carried into natural water sources during rainfalls.
http://www2.nelsoncountytimes.com/news/nelson-news/2012/apr/25/rain-barrels-not-just-farmers-ar-1867924/
Is your community offering similar programs to help the environment and educate the citizenry?...